The Marathon County Public Library will host several events in the coming weeks at its various libraries.
Kids can craft their own paper planets out of torn paper and other supplies during a week-long event running from June 3-7 at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Drop by any time the branch is open to participate. Free. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
Kids: Come make your own torn paper planets from June 3-7 at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Drop by any time the branch is open to participate. Free. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.
Kids can craft their own torn paper planets during a craft event running from June 3-7 at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Drop by any time the branch is open to participate. Free. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
Kids can spend their summer crafting during weekly craft days at the Edgar Branch (224 S. Third Ave., Edgar)! Beginning June 3, a different craft will be offered each Monday from 1-7 p.m. throughout the summer. Free. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
Kids and families can play and build with LEGO blocks on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-693-2144.
Kick off the space-themed Summer Library Program by attending a special outer space story time on June 6 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Hear stories, sing songs and create a special space-themed craft! Free. For more info, call 715-443-2775.
Enjoy a LEGO Block Party on June 7 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Children of all ages and their families can design and build creative structures using LEGOs. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-443-2775.
All ages can attend a free family film shown on the library’s big screen on June 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. The library will screen the 2016 sequel to “Finding Nemo,” about a forgetful fish who tries to find her family. Free. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
Celebrate World Oceans Day with stories, crafts and live sea creatures on June 8 from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. After stories, kids can participate in games, crafts and see real live ocean creatures up close! Free. Call 715-261-7220.
The library will offer its LEGO Block Party on June 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the library’s Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Children of all ages can design and build creative structures using LEGOs. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-359-6208.
NEW! All ages are invited to make their own handmade Father’s Day cards from June 10-14 at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Drop in any time the library is open throughout the week. All supplies provided. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
NEW! Surprise dad or the other father figure in your life with a handmade Father’s Day card! All ages can make cards from June 10-15 at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Drop in any time the library is open throughout the week. All supplies provided. For more info, call 715-446-3537.
NEW! Kids can craft their own paper planets out of torn paper and other supplies during a week-long event running from June 10-14 at the Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. Drop by any time the branch is open to participate. Free. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.
NEW! Kids can visit the library to create their own aliens using cardboard tubes and other craft supplies from June 10-14 at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Drop in any time the branch is open to participate. Free. For more info, call 715-443-2775.
NEW! Children and their families can make their mark during a week of sidewalk chalk drawing from June 10-14 at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Draw book characters, a hopscotch court or anything else you can imagine. Stop in any time the branch is open. Call 715-446-3537 for more info.
NEW! Toddlers can enjoy a music and movement-themed story time and dance party on June 10 from 11-11:30 a.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Each session will include stories followed by dancing with music, scarves, bubbles and more! For more info, call 715-261-7220.
NEW! Kids can attend a summer craft day at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar, on June 10 from 1-7 p.m. A different craft project will be offered each Monday throughout the summer. Free. For more info, call 715-352-3155.
NEW! Celebrate World Oceans Day by making an ocean-themed suncatcher on June 10 from 3-4 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free, with all supplies provided. Open to kids and tweens. For more info, call 715-693-2144.
NEW! Beloved children’s musician Tom Pease will give two free performances on June 11 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and again from 2-3 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Pease will delight all ages with his humor, storytelling and a fun repertoire of songs! Free. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
NEW! Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading to a well-behaved therapy dog, provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin, on June 11 from 6-7 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Free, with no registration required. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
NEW! JoAnn Janikowski, outreach specialist with the Alzheimer’s Association, will discuss tips and recommendations for healthy aging during a free program on June 11 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free. For more info, call 715-693-2144.
NEW! Adults can create their own sports-inspired coasters or Father’s Day cards during a special event on June 12 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Free, with all supplies provided. Call 715-261-7230.
NEW! Magician Magic Bob will take kids on an interactive space adventure featuring tricks, science comedy and more during a free all-ages show on June 12 from 10-11 a.m. at the Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. Free. For more info, call 715-659-3996.
NEW! Children’s entertainer Doc Ron will offer a fun (and funny!) Weird Science Comedy Show featuring laughs and crazy experiments with fire, smoke and flying cheese curds on June 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Edgar High School, 203 E. Birch St., Edgar. Free. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
NEW! Kids and families can by awed by Magician Magic Bob, who will take kids on an interactive space adventure featuring magic tricks, science experiments, comedy and more during a free all-ages show on June 12 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Free. For more info, call 715-687-4420.
NEW! Join Doc Ron as he offers a science comedy show full of laughs and crazy science experiments with fire, smoke and flying cheese curds on June 12 from 2-3 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Free. Call 715-693-2144 for more info.
NEW! The Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation is holding a free, one-hour health session about osteoporosis and the steps families can take to reduce their risk on June 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. Led by a registered nurse. Registration required by calling 715-359-6208.
NEW! Entertainer Magic Bob will take kids on an cosmic space adventure featuring tricks, science, comedy and more during two free all-ages shows on June 13 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild. For more info, call 715-359-6208.
NEW! The library will offer its PAWS to Read program on June 13 from 1-2:30 p.m. at its Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to a well-behaved therapy dog, provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. Visit any time during the set time period. Free. For more info, call 715-261-7220.
NEW! Kids and families can stop in to the library for a LEGO Block Party on June 14 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Children of all ages and their families can design and build creative structures using LEGOs. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-443-2775.
NEW! Adults can attend monthly crafting nights throughout the summer beginning on June 17 from 3-8 p.m. at the Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Come work on your own craft projects, trade ideas and socialize with others. Free. Future sessions to be held July 15 and Aug. 19. For more info, call 715-446-3537.
Photos courtesy MCPL.
